Miguel Johnson (he/him) serves as the Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) Coordinator, where he helps low to middle income homeowners navigate climate resiliency upgrades. He graduated from the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership and seeks to use his background in Political Science, Creative Writing, and Journalism to advance equity in the clean energy movement. During his time as a student, he highlighted how local communities are often kept in the dark,
using the example of a multi-million-dollar Anaerobic Digester Facility being built in Hunts Point, Bronx, which proceeded without residents understanding its purpose, potential negative impact, or benefits. Miguel also serves as the President of the Moynihan Center’s Public Service Fellowship Alumni Board and is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drones (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, sUAS.)